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10 Sep 2023

Hepatitis C Patients Should Consider Re-Vaccination For Hepatitis B: Study

It was found that after treatment of Hepatitis C, re-vaccination against Hepatitis B among this group resulted in an improved response.

World Hepatitis Day

28 Jul 2023

World Hepatitis Day: Awareness Is Key In Tackling Hepatitis, Say Experts

Viral hepatitis is a global health problem that caused 1.34 million deaths in 2015, which is higher than the deaths caused by tuberculosis and HIV Hepatitis B and C are solely responsible for 96 per cent of hepatitis mortality There are many different types of Hepatitis viruses (A to E), but B and E are the most concerning types

World Hepatitis Day

28 Jul 2023

Only Unsafe Sex, Drugs Cause Hepatitis B, C? On Hepatitis Day, Doc Busts Myths

Hepatitis A is often perceived as a mild self-limiting illness, but it can still cause severe symptoms, especially in those with pre-existing liver conditions Unlike bacterial infections treated with antibiotics, hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are caused by viruses and cannot be cured with antibiotics Both hepatitis B and C can be asymptomatic for a prolonged period, leading to a silent progression of liver damage

World Hepatitis Day 2021

28 Jul 2021

World Hepatitis Day 2021: Raising awareness to encourage prevention, treatment

The function of the liver is to process nutrients, filtering the blood, and fighting infections Almost 325 million people across the globe are living with Viral Hepatitis Every year almost 1.34 million deaths occur due to Hepatitis In India, about 2,50,000 people die of viral hepatitis or its sequelae every year

05 Oct 2019

Special report on Hepatitis B; Know about the symptoms

Special report on Hepatitis B; Know about its symptoms. To know more watch the video

03 Nov 2017

Hepatitis victimised 325 million people worldwide in 2016: Study

Out of the total number, 52 million children were exposed to viral hepatitis.

22 Oct 2017

Can aspirin reduce the risk of liver cancer? Study says yes

The researchers found that everyday aspirin therapy could significantly associate with a reduced risk in hepatitis B related liver cancer.

28 Jul 2017

World Hepatitis Day 2017: Disease affects 400 mn people worldwide, over 10 times the HIV epidemic

Globally, about 1.4 million people die each year from hepatitis. It is estimated that only 5% of people with chronic hepatitis know of their infection, and less than 1% have access to treatment.

12 May 2017

Amitabh Bachchan appointed WHO hepatitis ambassador in Southeast Asia

WHO announced in a statement that the veteran actor has been brought on board to boost awareness and intensify action to arrest the Hepatitis epidemic.

21 Apr 2017

WHO releases staggering figure of hepatitis B, C cases – Keep guessing until you click on this

The World Health Organization's latest hepatitis report identifies the condition as a grave public health threat that needs an "urgent response."

Parkinson's disease

30 Mar 2017

Hepatitis B, C may raise risk of Parkinson's disease

The results revealed that people with Hepatitis B were 76 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, and those with Hepatitis C were 51 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease.

07 Mar 2017

Himachal Pradesh's Spiti has the highest number of Hepatitis B cases, says state Health Minister Kaul Singh

The statement has come straight from Himachal Pradesh's state Health Minister Kaul Singh.

Amitabh Bachchan

09 Jan 2017

Want to offer my services to Mumbai Traffic Police: Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is willing to join hands with Mumbai Traffic Police for a road safety initiative.

29 Jul 2016

India should double coverage of HBV vaccine at birth: WHO

WHO representative to India, Henk Bekedam, described "the administration of Hepatitis B dose within 24 hours of birth as a key challenge."

Amitabh Bachchan

28 Jul 2016

Amitabh Bachchan for higher public spending to prevent Hepatitis B

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is surviving only on 25 per cent of his liver as the rest has been damaged by the deadly Hepatitis B virus, today called for higher budget spend to prevent the fatal disease.

28 Jul 2016

Hepatitis prevention: Protect your liver with these useful tips

Considering the size of the epidemic, anyone and everyone can be at risk. But you can take steps to reduce your risk of infection.

28 Jul 2016

World Hepatitis Day: 52 million Indians suffer from chronic hepatitis

Hepatitis is an inflammatory of the liver, commonly caused by a viral infection.

27 Jul 2016

Hepatitis B, C pose huge health challenge in India: Experts

Hepatitis B is 50-100 times more infectious than HIV and Hepatitis C is 10 times more infectious than the virus that can cause AIDS.

27 Jul 2016

How much do you know about hepatitis - Take the quiz here

Hepatitis can also be caused by alcohol and some other toxins, certain drugs, infections, heavy alcohol use.

18 Jan 2016

Vaccines for adults: What you need to know

Here are some essential vaccines that adults need to take.

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